Groupe Petit Forestier is the European leader in refrigeration rentals, including vehicles, cabinets and containers.
* Sofina is represented in the decision-making bodies of the company.
Sector
Other
Shareholding percentage
43.2%
Sales on 31/12/2022
EUR 940 m
Employees
5,100
Vehicles
69,700
Sites in France and Europe
300
Established in 1907 by the Forestier family, Groupe Petit Forestier is the European leader in refrigeration rentals with over 20,000 customers and a fleet of over 69,700 vehicles.
Groupe Petit Forestier is strongly committed to developing its know-how almost exclusively in the refrigeration business, and its current portfolio of products covers the rental of vehicles, cabinets and containers. The group’s development policy focuses on four major areas: organic growth, international growth, specialisation and service. The acquisition of New York-based Mendon Leasing Truck Rental was a new milestone in the development of Groupe Petit Forestier, which is now exporting its expertise in refrigeration rentals to the North American continent.
Investment history
France | 2007
In 2007, Sofina acquired a 19.9% stake in Groupe Petit Forestier, the holding company controlling entirely its affiliate companies. The Forestier family still holds the majority of the capital of the holding company.
Sofina is represented with two directors seats on the supervisory committee.